CS112
REQUIRED STUDENT CONTRACT
Each CS112 student is required to fill out and submit this contract via the on-line drop-box for the class as part of homework #1. This exercise is to ensure that every student is familiar with the class policies. Please answer each question below, then upload the entire contract to the drop-box for this class, which is available through EEE. If you are having trouble accessing the drop-box for any reason, you may email the contract directly to the TA.
1) I have carefully read the “policies” page that is accessible from the CS112 class home page, which describes policies concerning grading, collaboration, submitting homeworks, obtaining homework extensions, etc.
(Yes/No)
2) I understand that there is a discussion board for this class, and that I am strongly encouraged to check it frequently and to participate, particularly if I am having difficulties with the homework. I understand that I am encouraged to both seek help from and offer help to other class member through the discussion board, but that I may neither request nor provide answers to homework problems.
(Yes/No)
3) I understand that there is an optional TA-run discussion section for this class, which is primarily intended as a review session, and as an opportunity for students to see additional problems worked out in detail. I understand that students who attend the discussion are strongly encouraged to show up with specific questions they would like to have answered.
(Yes/No)
4) I understand that I am entitled to an automatic extension on any homework, for anyreason, provided I send a written request via email to the TA on or before the due date.
(Yes/No)
5) According to the policies page, how much extra time is granted via automatic extensions?
(fill in the time)
6) According to the policies page, what percentage of the final grade is the homework worth?
(fill in the percentage)
7) I understand that I will miss important information if I do not attend lectures, and that it could affect my grade. I understand that it is my responsibility to find out what was covered (e.g. from a classmate) if I cannot attend a class.
(Yes/No)
8) I understand that I am allowed to collaborate with classmates on all homeworks, but that complete solutions or programs, or portions thereof, may NOT be copied from, provided to, or exchanged by any means with classmates, as this would constitute plagiarism. I understand that I must write up each homework assignment entirely on my own.
(Yes/No)
9) I understand that the penalty for plagiarism is severe, including but not limited to failing the class.
(Yes/No)
10) I understand that if I have questions regarding the grading of my homework, I am to first discuss it with the grader, then bring it to the attention of the TA or the instructor if it remains unresolved.
(Yes/No)
11) I understand that in all email correspondence with the instructor, TA, or grader I should include the number CS112 somewhere in the subject line, and that failing to do so could greatly delay the response.
(Yes/No)
12) I understand that I am expected to adhere to the general principles of intellectual honesty, as described on the policies page.
(Yes/No)
13) I am unclear on the following policies, and request clarification:
(fill in if applicable)
Name of Student ______
(This will serve as your signature)